Team up with the amazing Red Wiggler worm and learn the ins and outs of turning your kitchen and yard waste into a valuable resource for your plants. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the basics of worm composting and discover why worms are one of the easiest and most effective ways to compost, whether […]
Celebrate the beauty of the season at Marin Art and Garden Center with a hands-on workshop designed to spark creativity & welcome summer! Join artist instructor Suzy Kopf for an inspiring afternoon where flowers and watercolor come together. You’ll begin with a thoughtfully pre-selected assortment of fresh spring clippings from the Gardens, ready for you […]
Celebrate the growing season and Minnesota crops at the Farm at the Arb. With a new crop ripe for the reaping each Saturday, you will learn about — and even harvest! — crops through drop-in activities for all ages.
Explore the history of Hop cultivation and how it shaped agriculture, medicine, and beer culture for centuries. Learn the many traditional and unexpected uses of hops beyond the pint glass. With practical tips for growing your own at home, choosing the right varieties, location and harvesting techniques. Then sample brewing’s most essential ingredient with a […]
Join our Horticulture Technician, Kelsey Apple, for a hands-on workshop designed to help parents, caregivers, and teachers confidently garden with children. Participants will learn the basics of setting up healthy soil and garden beds for seasonal vegetables, along with ideas for fun and engaging plant displays that spark children’s curiosity. As part of the program, […]
IWGS Symposium 2026 | St. Louis, Missouri AUGUST 18th - 21st Where Water Gardeners Gather Each year, the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society brings together water gardeners from around the world. Growers, researchers and long-time hobbyists gather to learn, exchange ideas and spend time together. In 2026, we meet in St. Louis, a city […]
Be a citizen scientist and make pollinator history! Participate this summer by helping the University of Georgia document our pollinators! Join Smith-Gilbert Gardens in a workshop that introduces insect pollinator groups through interactive activities, then participate in a pollinator count! Great for families with elementary-aged children and up. The cost in included with admission and […]
Four Days. One Powerful Industry Experience. This is where the green industry's storytellers, marketers, publishers, and brand leaders come together — not just to learn, but to connect deeply with the people, plants, and ideas that are actively shaping horticulture's future. The GardenComm Conference at Farwest 2026 is your all-access week in Portland: two days […]
A community celebration of trees and the many exciting things happening in the Arboretum lands! Join us for tours of the grounds, trails, gardens, research projects, tree climbing demonstrations, and […]
Join Jess Whitaker, President of the Sunapee Region Mycology Club, for an informative presentation about mushrooms, followed by an identification walk on our woodland and lakeshore hiking trails. This annual […]
